Being a big Boris Karloff fan–let’s not forget Basil Rathbone–since childhood, I’ve always wanted to see this film. I finally got to see it a couple days ago, and I’m very impressed. This comes off as more like a 1939 version of Game of Thorns than horror. However, I’ve always felt that TV show was much like a Hammer Studios film turned up to 11. There’s treachery, murder, torture, and bad hair cuts. I was delighted to see Vincent Price in the film. I didn’t know he was in it. His character was different from anything I’ve seen him do before; he’s a cowardly, whiny drunk. All the performances are top notch, though Barbara O’Neil as the queen over does much of her screen time. Even though this is a costumed historical drama, it’s grim enough for the horror fans who are interested in seeing this film.
Rating: 5 out of 5
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